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    1. [HCGS] WHEN I AM AN OLD LADY
    2. Ethel Swiger
    3. WHEN I AM AN OLD LADY > > > When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid, > > > And bring so much happiness..just as they did. > > > I want to pay back all the joy they've provided. > > > Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited! > > > (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids) > > > > > > I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues, > > > And I'll bounce on the furniture..wearing my shoes. > > > I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out. > > > I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout! > > > (When I'm and old lady and live with my kids) > > > > > > When they're on the phone and just out of reach, > > > I'll get into things like sugar and bleach. > > > Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head, > > > And when that is done, I'll hide under the bed! > > > (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids) > > > > > > When they cook dinner and call me to eat, > > > I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat, > > > I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table, > > > And when they get angry..I'll run..if I'm able! > > > (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids) > > > > > > I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click, > > > I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick. > > > I'll take off my socks and throw one away, > > > And play in the mud til the end of the day! > > > (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids) > > > > > > And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh, > > > I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes. > > > My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping, > > > And say with a groan, "She's so sweet when she's sleeping!" > > > > > > God Bless All Mom's and Grandma's Everywhere HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL Ethel in WV

    05/08/2002 07:30:27